Boy name

Rasim name meaning

“one who draws; maker of pictures or outlines”

Rasim means one who draws or creates pictures and outlines. It comes from Arabic rāsim, derived from rasama, meaning to draw, mark, or give shape, and is used for boys in Türkiye. An outline taking shape on paper provides a concrete image of the activity expressed by the name.

Ottoman Turkish

/ɾasim/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #491

What does Rasim mean?

One who draws; maker of pictures or outlines

In Turkish: çizen; resim veya şekil oluşturan

Rasim names the act of creating a form through drawing or outlining. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Turkish resim, 'picture.' The writer Ahmet Rasim gives it a literary association. The occasional interpretation as flowing water does not follow from this established Arabic derivation and requires separate evidence.

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Origin of the name Rasim

It comes from Arabic rāsim, the active participle of rasama, 'to draw,' 'mark,' or 'outline.'

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Is Rasim in the Quran?	No
Starts with	R · Ra

Double names with Rasim

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

Rasim Sami
Meaning of each name
- Rasim: one who draws; maker of pictures or outlines
- Sami: exalted, elevated; of high standing
Aras Rasim
Meaning of each name
- Aras: the name of the Aras River
- Rasim: one who draws; maker of pictures or outlines
Rasim Aleks
Meaning of each name
- Rasim: one who draws; maker of pictures or outlines
- Aleks: defender of people; protector
Hristo Rasim
Meaning of each name
- Hristo: anointed; consecrated with oil
- Rasim: one who draws; maker of pictures or outlines
Rasim Akşit
Meaning of each name
- Rasim: one who draws; maker of pictures or outlines
- Akşit: Ruler, lord
Ari Rasim
Meaning of each name
- Ari: Lion
- Rasim: one who draws; maker of pictures or outlines

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How to pronounce Rasim

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/ɾasim/
Ottoman Turkish	راسم

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Is Rasim a boy’s name?

Yes, Rasim is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 98%Girls 2% ♀

Rasim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 56 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

Spellings and similar names

Names that sound like Rasim

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Rasim

Rasim Öztekin · b. 1959
Rasim Başak · b. 1980
Rasim Kara · b. 1950
Rasim Özdenören · b. 1940
Rasim Başaran · b. 1882
Rasim Celalettin Öztekin · b. 1874
Rasim Mutuk · b. 1897
Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı · b. 1981
Rasim Reis · b. 1992
Rasim Adasal · b. 1902
Rasim Aktar · b. 1881
Rasim Arı · b. 1970

FAQ about the name Rasim

What is the meaning of Rasim?

Rasim means “one who draws; maker of pictures or outlines”. It comes from Arabic rāsim, the active participle of rasama, 'to draw,' 'mark,' or 'outline.'

Is Rasim a boy’s name?

Yes, Rasim is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male.

Is Rasim in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Rasim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Rasim?

Rasim is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Rasim have?

Rasim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Rasim?

Rasim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 56 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

What names go well with Rasim?

Some ideas: Rasim Sami; Aras Rasim; Rasim Aleks.

Famous people named Rasim?

Notable people named Rasim include Rasim Öztekin, Rasim Başak, Rasim Kara.

Sources and method

Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.

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